MSc Architecture and Sustainability

The Architecture and Sustainability MSc course offered by De Montfort University (DMU) is a highly practical course designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to design and manage sustainable and resilient built environments. The course is suitable for professionals in the field looking to upgrade their skills or new graduates seeking to enter the field.Course Content: The course combines design-led, project-based learning with core content on sustainability theory, law, and practical application. It covers planning and regulations, essential sustainability and resilience principles, eco-innovations, and renewable technologies. Additionally, various contemporary influences, such as climate change, economic factors, and social equity, are addressed in the context of architectural and urban design. Key Modules: Specific modules include Sustainable and Resilient Design, Technical Analysis and Control, Sustainable Passive Design, Renewable Energy and Eco-Innovation, Legislation and Management, and a major Design Thesis involving individual research and design project.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) which makes it an internationally recognized qualification.Future Careers: On completion of this course, graduates will be equipped for a career in architectural design and management, planning, environmental consultancy, government agencies, and related sectors. They could also work in sustainable urban planning, policy-making, environmental auditing, and assessment. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.